Chapter 57 What's meant to happen will happen.
When it comes to empty talk, Shangguan Jin is no longer afraid.
What is she afraid of now? She's not afraid of anything.
She's not the Shangguan Jin who used to prioritize the bigger picture.
In terms of status, she was the Duchess of the State, and apart from a few people who were older than her, she could show some respect to those present.
As for the others... well, they're all just juniors!
Oh, no, they're all just younger sisters!
As the weather grew hotter and hotter, even though the host brought a lot of ice to cool everyone down, the heat still hit people's faces.
Everyone continued to fan themselves with their fans in a dignified manner.
Before long, the late Lady Wuding finally arrived.
"I'm sorry! People from the palace have arrived, they're a little late! We've kept everyone waiting." Lady Wuding's flamboyant voice came from not far away.
Shangguan Jin frowned.
Well, what's meant to happen will happen. The capital is only so big; you're bound to run into people you don't really like.
But now she has confidence and is not afraid of anyone.
Thinking of this, Shangguan Jin immediately put on a smile and waved to Lady Wuding.
"Mrs. Song, we've been waiting for you! Come, sit here! Sit next to me."
Upon hearing Shangguan Jin's greeting, Lady Wuding's expression stiffened at first, but as if she had thought of something, she immediately went towards Shangguan Jin.
"Madam Shen is here too! What a coincidence! How have things been at the manor lately? How is the old lady's health?" The Lady of Wuding Marquis also sat down next to Shangguan Jin while fanning herself.
Seeing that Lady Wuding was adorned with jewels, Shangguan Jin took a second look.
Wow, they're really rich! They've changed to an emerald headdress again! I wonder how their ruby headdress is doing?
If Dongmai were here, who knows what she'd be thinking! Wouldn't she cause another ruckus...?
"Everything is fine! Everyone is doing well! Our old lady has always been in good health."
Madam Song is really something, the first thing she asks us about is how the people in our household are.
Now the people of Chongqing live and work in peace and contentment, and the border is also quiet. How could anyone not be happy?
What? Is your household not good enough?
By the way, Madam Song mentioned before that the Second Young Master was not feeling well. How is he now?
Does your lower back still hurt? Are your legs still sore?
"Has your niece been sent away yet?" Shangguan Jin asked with a smile.
Lady Wuding was furious.
How dare you even mention it? Who reported your son for being locked up in the Buddhist temple?
"Our household is doing quite well, so there's no need for you to worry, Sister Jin!" Lady Wuding said through gritted teeth.
"Oh, that puts my mind at ease."
Well, in the end, my father was only doing it for the good of the family.
Madam Song, think about it, what kind of family is yours?
The whole capital is watching; it's perfectly acceptable to bring my niece over for a short stay.
But you should still avoid things that seem suspicious.
Back then, many people saw your niece and second son going in and out together.
Ordinary people might just let it go, but if someone actually takes it to heart, it's still not good for the household.
Aren't there several unmarried young ladies in the household?
When others see that your household behaves this way, that even your young lady can go out and ride in the same carriage with men, it will make them think that you are a respectable family.
Does that mean those prostitutes also...?
"So, we still need to be careful about these things," Shangguan Jin said deliberately.
Don't you like to refute her with dogma?
Come on! Let's hurt each other! Let's see who's afraid of whom!
Lady Wuding really wanted to get up and leave, but when she thought about how Shangguan Jin's daughter would have to live under her control in the future, she immediately calmed down.
“Sister Jin is right, these rules must be followed.”
The young lady in the manor must have learned these rules very well.
However, even if some young people don't understand certain rules, I've been there, so I can still teach them.
"At most, it'll only take a few years of teaching, and Sister Yue will definitely understand everything." Lady Wuding retorted.
Hehe, no matter what you say, you'll be coming to our household in the future.
Once you're inside the Marquis of Wuding's residence, you're considered one of its people. How they're treated is entirely up to her.
Disobedient and arrogant?
Let's establish some rules for a few years first.
Seeing the face of Lady Wuding, Shangguan Jin just smiled.
Before, she would have been a little worried.
But after Shen Huaichen showed his face once, she had no worries at all.
Shen Qingyue will absolutely not marry him.
However, on the surface, Shangguan Jin still put on a worried expression.
"Hey! Everyone started as a young wife. Mothers-in-law know a lot, so it's right for them to teach her a thing or two."
However, mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law are related to each other, right?
If the daughter-in-law is wrong, she should naturally be taught.
But if the mother-in-law is wrong, then it should be said.
You can't say that you watch your mother-in-law do wrong things just because you're being filial!
My mother came to our house the day before yesterday and spoke with me.
It is said that there was a wealthy family in Jiangnan, and the mother-in-law was extremely arrogant and domineering.
She frequently beats and scolds her daughter-in-law, who is also a gambler. Her daughter-in-law has tried to persuade her several times, but to no avail; instead, her behavior has only worsened.
In the end, not only did he lose all his savings, but he also borrowed a lot of money from the casino at exorbitant interest rates.
I heard that they don't even have a home anymore!
Therefore, whether you are a daughter-in-law or a mother-in-law, you should listen to advice.
"The only people who can advise you are your own family. Just be yourself. Who would advise you if you were an outsider? Madam Song, don't you think so?" Shangguan Jin said casually.
Lady Wuding remained silent.
The other ladies around him remained silent.
They wondered, who was the Duchess of Dingguo referring to?
Or is there something else between the Emperor and the Empress that they want to convey?
bet?
Who isn't gambling? Everyone who's taking sides right now is gambling, okay?
Encouraging gambling? Does this mean advising people not to take sides...?
Seeing the ladies around her lost in thought, Shangguan Jin couldn't help but admire them.
It seems they've been overthinking things again!
Shangguan Jin casually picked up her teacup and took a small sip.
Indeed, this tea is much better than the tea we used when entertaining guests at home before.
After a moment of stunned silence, Lady Wuding suddenly smiled.
Gambling? Taking sides?
Their household had already taken sides, so now they had no choice but to gamble.
"Those are other people's business, what does it have to do with us?"
Sister Jin, I'm late today because the Empress Dowager in the palace gave our household some gifts.
In addition, the Empress Dowager also asked about Yu-ge'er and Yao-jie'er.
That means that after Yu-ge'er finishes his Buddhist rituals, they will start taking care of the two children's affairs.
I was thinking, the Empress Dowager is quite old..."
"Madam Song, please be careful with your words!"
"The Empress Dowager is blessed with a long and prosperous life; we cannot speak carelessly about such things!" Shangguan Jin immediately accused the Lady of Wuding Marquis of a false accusation.
Lady Wuding Marquis...
Are you trying to stop people from speaking?
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